Waite back in Beirut

Former hostage Terry Waite was back in Beirut today for the first time since his release more than 12 years ago, saying he feels no fear in returning to the city where he spent five years in captivity.

Former hostage Terry Waite was back in Beirut today for the first time since his release more than 12 years ago, saying he feels no fear in returning to the city where he spent five years in captivity.

He is in the Lebanese capital in his role as president of Y Care International - the development agency of the YMCA movement he helped found 20 years ago.

Asked whether he felt fear, he said: "The absolutely truthful answer is no. I thought I might feel a little apprehensive when I touched down but I didn't."